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Finding the Third Proportional to 199.13 and 312.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 199.13 and 312.75 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 312.75 = 312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/312.75 = 312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 312.75 × 312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 97,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,812.56/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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