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Finding the Third Proportional to 113.75 and 205.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 113.75 and 205.75 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.75 : 205.75 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.75/205.75 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.75x = 205.75 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.75x = 42,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,333.06/113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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