Finding the Third Proportional to 213.47 and 445.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 213.47 and 445.50 is: 929.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213.47 : 445.50 = 445.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213.47/445.50 = 445.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213.47x = 445.50 × 445.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213.47x = 198,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,470.25/213.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929.74
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