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Finding the Third Proportional to 227.94 and 334.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 227.94 and 334.88 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 334.88 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/334.88 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 334.88 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 112,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,141.27/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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