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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.97 and 460.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.97 and 460.31 is: 985.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 460.31 = 460.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/460.31 = 460.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 460.31 × 460.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 211,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,887.60/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.67

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