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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.25 and 331.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.25 and 331.50 is: 543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 331.50 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/331.50 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 331.50 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 109,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,892.25/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.35

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