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Finding the Third Proportional to 218 and 314

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Solution

The third proportional to 218 and 314 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 314 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/314 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 314 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 98,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,596/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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