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Finding the Third Proportional to 227.06 and 375.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 227.06 and 375.94 is: 622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 375.94 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/375.94 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 375.94 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 141,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,329.00/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.42

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