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Finding the Third Proportional to 214 and 234

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Solution

The third proportional to 214 and 234 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 234 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/234 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 234 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 54,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,756/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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