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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.95 and 291.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.95 and 291.73 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 291.73 = 291.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/291.73 = 291.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 291.73 × 291.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 85,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,104.39/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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