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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.25 and 218.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.25 and 218.25 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 218.25 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/218.25 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 218.25 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 47,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633.06/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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