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Finding the Third Proportional to 188 and 484

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Solution

The third proportional to 188 and 484 is: 1,246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 484 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/484 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 484 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 234,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,256/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.04

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