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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.50 and 207.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.50 and 207.75 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 207.75 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/207.75 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 207.75 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 43,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160.06/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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