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Finding the Third Proportional to 211 and 236.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211 and 236.50 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 236.50 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/236.50 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 236.50 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 55,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,932.25/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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