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Finding the Third Proportional to 213 and 300.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 213 and 300.25 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 300.25 = 300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/300.25 = 300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 300.25 × 300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 90,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,150.06/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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