Finding the Third Proportional to 212.63 and 438.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 212.63 and 438.75 is: 905.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212.63 : 438.75 = 438.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212.63/438.75 = 438.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212.63x = 438.75 × 438.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212.63x = 192,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,501.56/212.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905.36
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