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Finding the Third Proportional to 158.75 and 312.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 158.75 and 312.25 is: 614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 312.25 = 312.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/312.25 = 312.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 312.25 × 312.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 97,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,500.06/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.17

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