Finding the Third Proportional to 182 and 218
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Solution
The third proportional to 182 and 218 is: 261.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182 : 218 = 218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182/218 = 218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182x = 218 × 218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182x = 47,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,524/182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261.12
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