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Finding the Third Proportional to 229.88 and 495.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 229.88 and 495.75 is: 1,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.88 : 495.75 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.88/495.75 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.88x = 495.75 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.88x = 245,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,768.06/229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.14

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