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Finding the Third Proportional to 188 and 369.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 188 and 369.50 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 369.50 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/369.50 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 369.50 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 136,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,530.25/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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