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Finding the Third Proportional to 197.75 and 233.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 197.75 and 233.75 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 233.75 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/233.75 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 233.75 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 54,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639.06/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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