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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.52 and 300.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.52 and 300.59 is: 429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 300.59 = 300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/300.59 = 300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 300.59 × 300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 90,351.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,351.91/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.19

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