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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.83 and 415.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.83 and 415.17 is: 903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 415.17 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/415.17 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 415.17 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 172,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,367.69/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.26

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