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Finding the Third Proportional to 211.50 and 320.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 211.50 and 320.13 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 320.13 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/320.13 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 320.13 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 102,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,480.02/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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