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Finding the Third Proportional to 39.75 and 92.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 39.75 and 92.50 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.75 : 92.50 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.75/92.50 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.75x = 92.50 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.75x = 8,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556.25/39.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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