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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.31 and 302.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.31 and 302.17 is: 487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 302.17 = 302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/302.17 = 302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 302.17 × 302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 91,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,305.48/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.45

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