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Finding the Third Proportional to 213.61 and 327.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 213.61 and 327.47 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 327.47 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/327.47 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 327.47 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 107,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,235.78/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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