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Finding the Third Proportional to 218 and 431

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Solution

The third proportional to 218 and 431 is: 852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 431 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/431 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 431 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 185,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,761/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.11

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