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Finding the Third Proportional to 200 and 312.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 200 and 312.50 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 312.50 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/312.50 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 312.50 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 97,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656.25/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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