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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.97 and 253.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.97 and 253.55 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 253.55 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/253.55 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 253.55 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 64,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,286.02/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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