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Finding the Third Proportional to 218.25 and 470.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 218.25 and 470.75 is: 1,015.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 470.75 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/470.75 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 470.75 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 221,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,605.56/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.37

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