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Finding the Third Proportional to 94.75 and 228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 94.75 and 228.50 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.75 : 228.50 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.75/228.50 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.75x = 228.50 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.75x = 52,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,212.25/94.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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