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Finding the Third Proportional to 218.44 and 475.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 218.44 and 475.31 is: 1,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 475.31 = 475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/475.31 = 475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 475.31 × 475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 225,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,921.97/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.26

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