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Finding the Third Proportional to 189.38 and 348.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 189.38 and 348.94 is: 642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 348.94 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/348.94 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 348.94 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 121,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,757.38/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.94

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