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Finding the Third Proportional to 190 and 438

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Solution

The third proportional to 190 and 438 is: 1,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 438 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/438 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 438 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 191,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,844/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.71

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