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Finding the Third Proportional to 215.67 and 465.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 215.67 and 465.84 is: 1,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 465.84 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/465.84 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 465.84 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 217,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,010.40/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.21

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