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Finding the Third Proportional to 211 and 520.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 211 and 520.38 is: 1,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 520.38 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/520.38 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 520.38 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 270,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,790.14/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.37

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