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Finding the Third Proportional to 218.25 and 469.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 218.25 and 469.69 is: 1,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 469.69 = 469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/469.69 = 469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 469.69 × 469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 220,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,606.35/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.80

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