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Finding the Third Proportional to 86.50 and 195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 86.50 and 195.50 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.50 : 195.50 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.50/195.50 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.50x = 195.50 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.50x = 38,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,220.25/86.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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