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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.95 and 385.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.95 and 385.38 is: 790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 385.38 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/385.38 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 385.38 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 148,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,519.91/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.23

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