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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.13 and 213.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.13 and 213.30 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 213.30 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/213.30 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 213.30 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 45,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,498.89/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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