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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.63 and 487.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.63 and 487.90 is: 1,119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 487.90 = 487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/487.90 = 487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 487.90 × 487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 238,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,044.89/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.55

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