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Finding the Third Proportional to 211 and 461.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 211 and 461.38 is: 1,008.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 461.38 = 461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/461.38 = 461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 461.38 × 461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 212,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,866.89/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.85

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