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Finding the Third Proportional to 228.09 and 475.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 228.09 and 475.78 is: 992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 475.78 = 475.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/475.78 = 475.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 475.78 × 475.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 226,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,367.80/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.43

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