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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.13 and 332.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.13 and 332.63 is: 516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 332.63 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/332.63 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 332.63 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 110,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,639.39/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.70

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