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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.63 and 461.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.63 and 461.32 is: 1,000.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 461.32 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/461.32 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 461.32 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 212,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,816.43/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.90

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