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Finding the Third Proportional to 192.94 and 274.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 192.94 and 274.50 is: 390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.94 : 274.50 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.94/274.50 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.94x = 274.50 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.94x = 75,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,350.25/192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.54

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