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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.63 and 448.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.63 and 448.66 is: 946.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 448.66 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/448.66 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 448.66 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 201,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,299.44/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.73

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