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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.50 and 445.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.50 and 445.13 is: 1,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 445.13 = 445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/445.13 = 445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 445.13 × 445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 198,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,136.27/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.09

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