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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.75 and 319.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.75 and 319.75 is: 504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 319.75 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/319.75 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 319.75 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 102,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,240.06/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.27

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