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Finding the Third Proportional to 227.75 and 401.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 227.75 and 401.50 is: 707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 401.50 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/401.50 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 401.50 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 161,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,202.25/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.80

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