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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.13 and 271.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.13 and 271.69 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 271.69 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/271.69 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 271.69 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 73,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,814.10/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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