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Finding the Third Proportional to 213.75 and 503

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Solution

The third proportional to 213.75 and 503 is: 1,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 503 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/503 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 503 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 253,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,009/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.67

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