Finding the Third Proportional to 213 and 342.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 213 and 342.50 is: 550.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213 : 342.50 = 342.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213/342.50 = 342.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213x = 342.50 × 342.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213x = 117,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,306.25/213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550.73
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