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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.13 and 432.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.13 and 432.75 is: 874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 432.75 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/432.75 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 432.75 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 187,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,272.56/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.59

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