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Finding the Third Proportional to 213 and 337.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 213 and 337.38 is: 534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 337.38 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/337.38 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 337.38 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 113,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,821.89/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.38

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