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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.13 and 331.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.13 and 331.50 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 331.50 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/331.50 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 331.50 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 109,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,892.25/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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