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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.13 and 338.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.13 and 338.25 is: 534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 338.25 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/338.25 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 338.25 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 114,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,413.06/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.33

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