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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.75 and 322.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.75 and 322.50 is: 749.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 322.50 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/322.50 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 322.50 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 104,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,006.25/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.59

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