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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.38 and 449.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.38 and 449.94 is: 1,080.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 449.94 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/449.94 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 449.94 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 202,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,443.75/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.42

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