Finding the Third Proportional to 191 and 347
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Solution
The third proportional to 191 and 347 is: 630.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191 : 347 = 347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191/347 = 347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191x = 347 × 347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191x = 120,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,409/191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630.41
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