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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.13 and 250.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.13 and 250.78 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 250.78 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/250.78 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 250.78 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 62,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,891.24/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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