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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.21 and 21.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.21 and 21.52 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.21 : 21.52 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.21/21.52 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.21x = 21.52 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.21x = 462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.92/2.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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