Finding the Third Proportional to 163.50 and 218.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 163.50 and 218.25 is: 291.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163.50 : 218.25 = 218.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163.50/218.25 = 218.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163.50x = 218.25 × 218.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163.50x = 47,633.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,633.06/163.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291.33
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