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Finding the Third Proportional to 211 and 232

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Solution

The third proportional to 211 and 232 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 232 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/232 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 232 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 53,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,824/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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