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Finding the Third Proportional to 218 and 469.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 218 and 469.75 is: 1,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 469.75 = 469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/469.75 = 469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 469.75 × 469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 220,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,665.06/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.23

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