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Finding the Third Proportional to 214 and 467.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 214 and 467.13 is: 1,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 467.13 = 467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/467.13 = 467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 467.13 × 467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 218,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,205.77/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.65

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