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Finding the Third Proportional to 95 and 210

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Solution

The third proportional to 95 and 210 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 210 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/210 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 210 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 44,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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