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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.13 and 333.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.13 and 333.75 is: 595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 333.75 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/333.75 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 333.75 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 111,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,389.06/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.27

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