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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.31 and 440.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.31 and 440.44 is: 1,035.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 440.44 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/440.44 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 440.44 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 193,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,985.19/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.62

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