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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.75 and 418.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.75 and 418.75 is: 919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 418.75 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/418.75 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 418.75 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 175,351.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,351.56/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.27

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