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Finding the Third Proportional to 94 and 225.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 94 and 225.75 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 225.75 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/225.75 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 225.75 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 50,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,963.06/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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