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Finding the Third Proportional to 214 and 242.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214 and 242.50 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 242.50 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/242.50 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 242.50 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 58,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,806.25/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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