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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.50 and 265.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.50 and 265.50 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 265.50 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/265.50 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 265.50 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 70,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,490.25/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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