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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.79 and 398.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.79 and 398.67 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 398.67 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/398.67 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 398.67 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 158,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,939.26/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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