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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.06 and 447.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.06 and 447.05 is: 942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 447.05 = 447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/447.05 = 447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 447.05 × 447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 199,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,850.91/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.42

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