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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.38 and 313.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.38 and 313.88 is: 468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 313.88 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/313.88 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 313.88 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 98,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,517.52/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.29

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