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Finding the Third Proportional to 217.69 and 475.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 217.69 and 475.88 is: 1,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.69 : 475.88 = 475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.69/475.88 = 475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.69x = 475.88 × 475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.69x = 226,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,457.02/217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.28

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