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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.25 and 281.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.25 and 281.25 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 281.25 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/281.25 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 281.25 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 79,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,101.56/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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