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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.31 and 351.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.31 and 351.84 is: 577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 351.84 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/351.84 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 351.84 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 123,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,794.02/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.63

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