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Finding the Third Proportional to 115.03 and 193.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 115.03 and 193.78 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 193.78 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/193.78 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 193.78 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 37,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551.17/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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