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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.63 and 496.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.63 and 496.50 is: 1,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 496.50 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/496.50 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 496.50 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 246,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,512.25/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.75

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