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Finding the Third Proportional to 201 and 372.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 201 and 372.75 is: 691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 372.75 = 372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/372.75 = 372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 372.75 × 372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 138,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,942.56/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.26

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