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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.25 and 204.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.25 and 204.50 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 204.50 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/204.50 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 204.50 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 41,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,820.25/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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