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Finding the Third Proportional to 215.68 and 472.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 215.68 and 472.71 is: 1,036.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 472.71 = 472.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/472.71 = 472.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 472.71 × 472.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 223,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,455.63/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.03

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