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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.91 and 454.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.91 and 454.92 is: 972.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 454.92 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/454.92 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 454.92 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 206,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,953.91/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.04

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