Finding the Third Proportional to 213.57 and 455.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 213.57 and 455.63 is: 972
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213.57 : 455.63 = 455.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213.57/455.63 = 455.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213.57x = 455.63 × 455.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213.57x = 207,594.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,594.14/213.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972
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