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Finding the Third Proportional to 197.25 and 356.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 197.25 and 356.50 is: 644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 356.50 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/356.50 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 356.50 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 127,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,092.25/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.32

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