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Finding the Third Proportional to 189.50 and 268.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 189.50 and 268.25 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 268.25 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/268.25 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 268.25 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 71,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,958.06/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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