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Finding the Third Proportional to 192.94 and 270.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 192.94 and 270.75 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.94 : 270.75 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.94/270.75 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.94x = 270.75 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.94x = 73,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,305.56/192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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