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Finding the Third Proportional to 228.38 and 480.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 228.38 and 480.38 is: 1,010.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 480.38 = 480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/480.38 = 480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 480.38 × 480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 230,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,760.14/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.44

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