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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.75 and 242.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.75 and 242.50 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 242.50 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/242.50 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 242.50 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 58,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,806.25/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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