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Finding the Third Proportional to 217.27 and 302.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 217.27 and 302.91 is: 422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 302.91 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/302.91 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 302.91 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 91,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,752.20/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.30

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