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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.63 and 449.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.63 and 449.72 is: 951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 449.72 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/449.72 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 449.72 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 202,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,246.95/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.19

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