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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.79 and 451.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.79 and 451.35 is: 1,067.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 451.35 = 451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/451.35 = 451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 451.35 × 451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 203,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,720.00/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.75

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