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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.88 and 386.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.88 and 386.63 is: 795.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 386.63 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/386.63 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 386.63 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 149,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,478.89/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.63

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