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Finding the Third Proportional to 85 and 211

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Solution

The third proportional to 85 and 211 is: 523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 211 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/211 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 211 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 44,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.78

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