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Finding the Third Proportional to 215.88 and 462.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 215.88 and 462.88 is: 992.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 462.88 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/462.88 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 462.88 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 214,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,253.27/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.49

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