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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.75 and 264.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.75 and 264.13 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 264.13 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/264.13 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 264.13 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 69,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,762.02/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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