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Finding the Third Proportional to 127.25 and 166.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 127.25 and 166.75 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.25 : 166.75 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.25/166.75 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.25x = 166.75 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.25x = 27,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805.56/127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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