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Finding the Third Proportional to 218.88 and 504.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 218.88 and 504.44 is: 1,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 504.44 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/504.44 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 504.44 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 254,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,457.19/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.57

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