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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.94 and 455.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.94 and 455.63 is: 984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 455.63 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/455.63 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 455.63 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 207,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,594.14/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.15

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