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Finding the Third Proportional to 133.50 and 162.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 133.50 and 162.50 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.50 : 162.50 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.50/162.50 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.50x = 162.50 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.50x = 26,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406.25/133.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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