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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.75 and 440.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.75 and 440.75 is: 1,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 440.75 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/440.75 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 440.75 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 194,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,260.56/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.40

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