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Finding the Third Proportional to 118.75 and 220.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 118.75 and 220.50 is: 409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.75 : 220.50 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.75/220.50 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.75x = 220.50 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.75x = 48,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,620.25/118.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.43

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