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Finding the Third Proportional to 191.75 and 423.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 191.75 and 423.50 is: 935.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 423.50 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/423.50 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 423.50 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 179,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,352.25/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.34

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