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Finding the Third Proportional to 197 and 277.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 197 and 277.25 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 277.25 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/277.25 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 277.25 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 76,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,867.56/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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