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Finding the Third Proportional to 228 and 352.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 228 and 352.97 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 352.97 = 352.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/352.97 = 352.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 352.97 × 352.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 124,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,586.94/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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