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Finding the Third Proportional to 189.84 and 286.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 189.84 and 286.66 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 286.66 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/286.66 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 286.66 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 82,176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,176.28/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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