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Finding the Third Proportional to 214 and 551

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Solution

The third proportional to 214 and 551 is: 1,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 551 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/551 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 551 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 303,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,601/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.70

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