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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.25 and 75

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.25 and 75 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.25 : 75 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.25/75 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.25x = 75 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.25x = 5,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625/30.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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