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Finding the Third Proportional to 43.75 and 92.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 43.75 and 92.75 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.75 : 92.75 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.75/92.75 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.75x = 92.75 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.75x = 8,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602.56/43.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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