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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.03 and 470.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.03 and 470.25 is: 1,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.03 : 470.25 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.03/470.25 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.03x = 470.25 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.03x = 221,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,135.06/214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.19

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