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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.03 and 241.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.03 and 241.52 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 241.52 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/241.52 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 241.52 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 58,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,333.57/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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