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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.13 and 246.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.13 and 246.19 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 246.19 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/246.19 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 246.19 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 60,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,608.29/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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