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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.75 and 460.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.75 and 460.88 is: 1,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.75 : 460.88 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.75/460.88 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.75x = 460.88 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.75x = 212,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,405.77/210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.86

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