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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.03 and 265.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.03 and 265.92 is: 378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 265.92 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/265.92 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 265.92 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 70,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,714.44/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.09

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