Finding the Third Proportional to 188 and 383.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 188 and 383.25 is: 781.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188 : 383.25 = 383.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188/383.25 = 383.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188x = 383.25 × 383.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188x = 146,880.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,880.56/188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781.28
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