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Finding the Third Proportional to 219 and 475.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 219 and 475.13 is: 1,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 475.13 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/475.13 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 475.13 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 225,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,743.77/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.79

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