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Finding the Third Proportional to 202 and 355.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 202 and 355.25 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 355.25 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/355.25 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 355.25 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 126,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,202.56/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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