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Finding the Third Proportional to 227.13 and 497.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 227.13 and 497.63 is: 1,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 497.63 = 497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/497.63 = 497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 497.63 × 497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 247,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,630.64/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.28

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