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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.72 and 350.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.72 and 350.84 is: 542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 350.84 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/350.84 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 350.84 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 123,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,091.34/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.93

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