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Finding the Third Proportional to 217 and 442.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 217 and 442.25 is: 901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 442.25 = 442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/442.25 = 442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 442.25 × 442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 195,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,585.06/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.31

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