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Finding the Third Proportional to 187 and 216

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Solution

The third proportional to 187 and 216 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 216 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/216 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 216 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 46,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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