Finding the Third Proportional to 218.50 and 375.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 218.50 and 375.75 is: 646.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218.50 : 375.75 = 375.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218.50/375.75 = 375.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218.50x = 375.75 × 375.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218.50x = 141,188.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,188.06/218.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646.17
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