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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.31 and 394.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.31 and 394.13 is: 816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 394.13 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/394.13 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 394.13 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 155,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,334.52/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.21

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