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Finding the Third Proportional to 191.63 and 281.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 191.63 and 281.44 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 281.44 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/281.44 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 281.44 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 79,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,207.07/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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