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Finding the Third Proportional to 218.53 and 376.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 218.53 and 376.31 is: 648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.53 : 376.31 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.53/376.31 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.53x = 376.31 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.53x = 141,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,611.10/218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.01

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