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Finding the Third Proportional to 193 and 311.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 193 and 311.50 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 311.50 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/311.50 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 311.50 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 97,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,032.25/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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