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Finding the Third Proportional to 214 and 292.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214 and 292.50 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 292.50 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/292.50 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 292.50 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 85,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,556.25/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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