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Finding the Third Proportional to 213.05 and 465.12

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Solution

The third proportional to 213.05 and 465.12 is: 1,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.05 : 465.12 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.05/465.12 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.05x = 465.12 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.05x = 216,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,334.00/213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.43

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