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Finding the Third Proportional to 188.88 and 350.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 188.88 and 350.94 is: 652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 350.94 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/350.94 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 350.94 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 123,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,157.13/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.06

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