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Finding the Third Proportional to 189.75 and 342.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 189.75 and 342.75 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 342.75 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/342.75 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 342.75 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 117,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,477.56/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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