Finding the Third Proportional to 211 and 229
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Solution
The third proportional to 211 and 229 is: 248.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211 : 229 = 229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211/229 = 229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211x = 229 × 229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211x = 52,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,441/211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248.54
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