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Finding the Third Proportional to 188.53 and 399.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 188.53 and 399.75 is: 847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 399.75 = 399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/399.75 = 399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 399.75 × 399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 159,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,800.06/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.61

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