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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.69 and 291.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.69 and 291.66 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 291.66 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/291.66 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 291.66 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 85,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,063.37/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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