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Finding the Third Proportional to 137.25 and 193.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 137.25 and 193.13 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 193.13 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/193.13 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 193.13 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 37,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297.27/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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