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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.97 and 261.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.97 and 261.14 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 261.14 = 261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/261.14 = 261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 261.14 × 261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 68,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,194.43/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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