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Finding the Third Proportional to 211 and 373.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 211 and 373.25 is: 660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 373.25 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/373.25 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 373.25 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 139,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,315.56/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.26

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