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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.59 and 416.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.59 and 416.16 is: 908.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 416.16 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/416.16 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 416.16 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 173,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,186.02/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.67

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