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Finding the Third Proportional to 127.13 and 202.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 127.13 and 202.50 is: 322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.13 : 202.50 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.13/202.50 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.13x = 202.50 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.13x = 41,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,006.25/127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.57

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