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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.63 and 328.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.63 and 328.54 is: 507.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 328.54 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/328.54 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 328.54 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 107,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,935.35/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.63

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