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Finding the Third Proportional to 94.50 and 195

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Solution

The third proportional to 94.50 and 195 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.50 : 195 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.50/195 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.50x = 195 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.50x = 38,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025/94.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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