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Finding the Third Proportional to 84 and 215

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Solution

The third proportional to 84 and 215 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 215 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/215 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 215 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 46,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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