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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.06 and 200.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.06 and 200.16 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 200.16 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/200.16 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 200.16 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 40,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,062.52/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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