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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.73 and 322.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.73 and 322.31 is: 483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 322.31 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/322.31 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 322.31 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 103,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,885.35/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.79

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