Finding the Third Proportional to 211.44 and 461.32
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Solution
The third proportional to 211.44 and 461.32 is: 1,006.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211.44 : 461.32 = 461.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211.44/461.32 = 461.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211.44x = 461.32 × 461.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211.44x = 212,816.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,816.43/211.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006.52
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