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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.13 and 192.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.13 and 192.45 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 192.45 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/192.45 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 192.45 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 37,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038.58/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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