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Finding the Third Proportional to 211.13 and 286.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 211.13 and 286.69 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 286.69 = 286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/286.69 = 286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 286.69 × 286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 82,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,189.72/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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