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Finding the Third Proportional to 228 and 565

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Solution

The third proportional to 228 and 565 is: 1,400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 565 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/565 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 565 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 319,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,225/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.11

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