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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.63 and 457.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.63 and 457.31 is: 983.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 457.31 = 457.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/457.31 = 457.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 457.31 × 457.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 209,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,134.72/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.58

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