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Finding the Third Proportional to 213.38 and 302.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 213.38 and 302.19 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 302.19 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/302.19 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 302.19 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 91,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,317.29/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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