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Finding the Third Proportional to 197 and 331.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197 and 331.50 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 331.50 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/331.50 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 331.50 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 109,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,892.25/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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