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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.25 and 197.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.25 and 197.63 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 197.63 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/197.63 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 197.63 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 39,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055.64/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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