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Finding the Third Proportional to 228.38 and 536.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 228.38 and 536.63 is: 1,260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 536.63 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/536.63 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 536.63 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 287,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,966.39/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.94

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