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Finding the Third Proportional to 191 and 351

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Solution

The third proportional to 191 and 351 is: 645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 351 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/351 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 351 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 123,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,201/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.03

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