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Finding the Third Proportional to 189 and 303

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Solution

The third proportional to 189 and 303 is: 485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 303 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/303 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 303 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 91,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,809/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.76

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