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Finding the Third Proportional to 229.44 and 488.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 229.44 and 488.88 is: 1,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 488.88 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/488.88 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 488.88 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 238,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,998.77/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.67

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