Finding the Third Proportional to 181.25 and 218
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Solution
The third proportional to 181.25 and 218 is: 262.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181.25 : 218 = 218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181.25/218 = 218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181.25x = 218 × 218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181.25x = 47,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,524/181.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262.20
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