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Finding the Third Proportional to 215 and 232.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 215 and 232.50 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 232.50 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/232.50 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 232.50 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 54,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056.25/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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