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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.69 and 491.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.69 and 491.91 is: 1,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 491.91 = 491.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/491.91 = 491.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 491.91 × 491.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 241,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,971.76/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.42

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