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Finding the Third Proportional to 191 and 418.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 191 and 418.63 is: 917.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 418.63 = 418.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/418.63 = 418.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 418.63 × 418.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 175,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,246.89/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.52

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