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Finding the Third Proportional to 213.75 and 451.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 213.75 and 451.27 is: 952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 451.27 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/451.27 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 451.27 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 203,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,640.66/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.70

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