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Finding the Third Proportional to 97.50 and 220.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 97.50 and 220.50 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.50 : 220.50 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.50/220.50 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.50x = 220.50 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.50x = 48,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,620.25/97.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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