Finding the Third Proportional to 218.50 and 335.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 218.50 and 335.50 is: 515.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218.50 : 335.50 = 335.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218.50/335.50 = 335.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218.50x = 335.50 × 335.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218.50x = 112,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,560.25/218.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515.15
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