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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.13 and 290.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.13 and 290.44 is: 450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 290.44 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/290.44 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 290.44 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 84,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,353.94/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.79

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