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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.38 and 433.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.38 and 433.75 is: 1,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 433.75 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/433.75 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 433.75 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 188,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,139.06/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.08

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