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Finding the Third Proportional to 213 and 326.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 213 and 326.63 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 326.63 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/326.63 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 326.63 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 106,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,683.89/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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