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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.05 and 462.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.05 and 462.27 is: 998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 462.27 = 462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/462.27 = 462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 462.27 × 462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 213,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,693.12/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.34

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