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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.75 and 302.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.75 and 302.25 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 302.25 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/302.25 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 302.25 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 91,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,355.06/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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