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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.41 and 283.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.41 and 283.92 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 283.92 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/283.92 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 283.92 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 80,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,610.70/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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