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Finding the Third Proportional to 191.33 and 414.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 191.33 and 414.69 is: 898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 414.69 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/414.69 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 414.69 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 171,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,967.75/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.82

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