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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.69 and 477.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.69 and 477.66 is: 1,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 477.66 = 477.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/477.66 = 477.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 477.66 × 477.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 228,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,155.49/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.48

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