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Finding the Third Proportional to 197.06 and 275.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197.06 and 275.50 is: 385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 275.50 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/275.50 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 275.50 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 75,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,900.25/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.16

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