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Finding the Third Proportional to 213.94 and 364.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 213.94 and 364.22 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 364.22 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/364.22 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 364.22 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 132,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,655.30/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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