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Finding the Third Proportional to 102.75 and 195.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 102.75 and 195.25 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.75 : 195.25 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.75/195.25 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.75x = 195.25 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.75x = 38,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122.56/102.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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