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Finding the Third Proportional to 228.66 and 363.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 228.66 and 363.66 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 363.66 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/363.66 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 363.66 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 132,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,245.87/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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