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Finding the Third Proportional to 192.25 and 338.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 192.25 and 338.50 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.25 : 338.50 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.25/338.50 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.25x = 338.50 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.25x = 114,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,582.25/192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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