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Finding the Third Proportional to 227.06 and 495.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 227.06 and 495.38 is: 1,080.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 495.38 = 495.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/495.38 = 495.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 495.38 × 495.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 245,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,396.39/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.74

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