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Finding the Third Proportional to 195.75 and 425.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 195.75 and 425.63 is: 925.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 425.63 = 425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/425.63 = 425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 425.63 × 425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 181,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,156.64/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.45

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