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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.25 and 482.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.25 and 482.63 is: 1,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 482.63 = 482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/482.63 = 482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 482.63 × 482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 232,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,926.89/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.86

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