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Finding the Third Proportional to 211.31 and 315.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 211.31 and 315.94 is: 472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 315.94 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/315.94 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 315.94 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 99,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,816.50/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.36

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