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Finding the Third Proportional to 125 and 221.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 125 and 221.25 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 221.25 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/221.25 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 221.25 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 48,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,951.56/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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