Finding the Third Proportional to 210.75 and 313.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 210.75 and 313.13 is: 465.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210.75 : 313.13 = 313.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210.75/313.13 = 313.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210.75x = 313.13 × 313.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210.75x = 98,047.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,047.27/210.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465.23
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