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Finding the Third Proportional to 211.36 and 336.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 211.36 and 336.66 is: 536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.36 : 336.66 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.36/336.66 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.36x = 336.66 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.36x = 113,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,337.43/211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.23

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