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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.75 and 457.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.75 and 457.50 is: 993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.75 : 457.50 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.75/457.50 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.75x = 457.50 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.75x = 209,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,306.25/210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.15

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