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Finding the Third Proportional to 228.94 and 549.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 228.94 and 549.56 is: 1,319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 549.56 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/549.56 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 549.56 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 302,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,018.94/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.22

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