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Finding the Third Proportional to 216.94 and 332.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 216.94 and 332.63 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 332.63 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/332.63 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 332.63 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 110,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,639.39/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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