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Finding the Third Proportional to 147.50 and 312.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 147.50 and 312.25 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.50 : 312.25 = 312.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.50/312.25 = 312.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.50x = 312.25 × 312.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.50x = 97,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,500.06/147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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