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Finding the Third Proportional to 211.88 and 330

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Solution

The third proportional to 211.88 and 330 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 330 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/330 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 330 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 108,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,900/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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