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Finding the Third Proportional to 198.75 and 346.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 198.75 and 346.13 is: 602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 346.13 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/346.13 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 346.13 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 119,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,802.52/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.78

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