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Finding the Third Proportional to 187 and 345.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187 and 345.50 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 345.50 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/345.50 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 345.50 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 119,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,370.25/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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