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Finding the Third Proportional to 188 and 307

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Solution

The third proportional to 188 and 307 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 307 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/307 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 307 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 94,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,249/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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