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Finding the Third Proportional to 201.94 and 375.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 201.94 and 375.19 is: 697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 375.19 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/375.19 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 375.19 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 140,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,765.66/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.08

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