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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.75 and 383.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.75 and 383.50 is: 783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 383.50 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/383.50 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 383.50 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 147,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,072.25/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.34

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