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Finding the Third Proportional to 165.75 and 193.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 165.75 and 193.50 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.75 : 193.50 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.75/193.50 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.75x = 193.50 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.75x = 37,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,442.25/165.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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