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Finding the Third Proportional to 210 and 326.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 210 and 326.25 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 326.25 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/326.25 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 326.25 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 106,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,439.06/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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