Finding the Third Proportional to 212.06 and 294.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 212.06 and 294.75 is: 409.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212.06 : 294.75 = 294.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212.06/294.75 = 294.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212.06x = 294.75 × 294.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212.06x = 86,877.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,877.56/212.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409.68
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