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Finding the Third Proportional to 219.19 and 340.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 219.19 and 340.13 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.19 : 340.13 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.19/340.13 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.19x = 340.13 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.19x = 115,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,685.02/219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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