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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.50 and 453.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.50 and 453.75 is: 1,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 453.75 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/453.75 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 453.75 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 205,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,889.06/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.08

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