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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.75 and 376.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.75 and 376.75 is: 707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 376.75 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/376.75 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 376.75 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 141,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,940.56/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.05

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