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Finding the Third Proportional to 189 and 216.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 189 and 216.75 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 216.75 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/216.75 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 216.75 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 46,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,980.56/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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