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Finding the Third Proportional to 87.25 and 211

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Solution

The third proportional to 87.25 and 211 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.25 : 211 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.25/211 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.25x = 211 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.25x = 44,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521/87.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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