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Finding the Third Proportional to 213 and 449.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 213 and 449.63 is: 949.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 449.63 = 449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/449.63 = 449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 449.63 × 449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 202,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,162.64/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.12

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