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Finding the Third Proportional to 216 and 518

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Solution

The third proportional to 216 and 518 is: 1,242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 518 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/518 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 518 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 268,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,324/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.24

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