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Finding the Third Proportional to 217.69 and 475.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 217.69 and 475.97 is: 1,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.69 : 475.97 = 475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.69/475.97 = 475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.69x = 475.97 × 475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.69x = 226,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,546.25/217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.69

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