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Finding the Third Proportional to 215.16 and 470.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 215.16 and 470.11 is: 1,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 470.11 = 470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/470.11 = 470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 470.11 × 470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 221,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,002.82/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.17

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