Finding the Third Proportional to 213.26 and 468.52
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Solution
The third proportional to 213.26 and 468.52 is: 1,029.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213.26 : 468.52 = 468.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213.26/468.52 = 468.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213.26x = 468.52 × 468.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213.26x = 219,509.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,509.64/213.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,029.32
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