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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.75 and 346.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.75 and 346.50 is: 639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 346.50 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/346.50 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 346.50 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 120,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,062.25/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.48

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