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Finding the Third Proportional to 191.06 and 340.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 191.06 and 340.13 is: 605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 340.13 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/340.13 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 340.13 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 115,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,685.02/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.48

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