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Finding the Third Proportional to 211.50 and 464.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 211.50 and 464.25 is: 1,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 464.25 = 464.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/464.25 = 464.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 464.25 × 464.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 215,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,528.06/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.05

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