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Finding the Third Proportional to 228.88 and 499.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 228.88 and 499.38 is: 1,089.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 499.38 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/499.38 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 499.38 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 249,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,375.39/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.57

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