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Finding the Third Proportional to 212 and 452.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 212 and 452.50 is: 965.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 452.50 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/452.50 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 452.50 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 204,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,756.25/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.83

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