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Finding the Third Proportional to 228.92 and 501.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 228.92 and 501.50 is: 1,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 501.50 = 501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/501.50 = 501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 501.50 × 501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 251,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,506.17/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.66

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