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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.94 and 462.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.94 and 462.38 is: 1,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 462.38 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/462.38 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 462.38 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 213,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,790.64/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.53

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