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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.13 and 397.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.13 and 397.41 is: 830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 397.41 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/397.41 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 397.41 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 157,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,931.73/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.67

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