Finding the Third Proportional to 216.42 and 472.71
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Solution
The third proportional to 216.42 and 472.71 is: 1,032.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216.42 : 472.71 = 472.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216.42/472.71 = 472.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216.42x = 472.71 × 472.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216.42x = 223,455.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,455.63/216.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032.50
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