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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.97 and 293.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.97 and 293.44 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 293.44 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/293.44 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 293.44 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 86,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,105.57/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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