Finding the Third Proportional to 189.38 and 268
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Solution
The third proportional to 189.38 and 268 is: 379.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189.38 : 268 = 268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189.38/268 = 268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189.38x = 268 × 268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189.38x = 71,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,824/189.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379.27
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