Finding the Third Proportional to 193 and 440.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 193 and 440.75 is: 1,006.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193 : 440.75 = 440.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193/440.75 = 440.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193x = 440.75 × 440.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193x = 194,260.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,260.56/193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006.53
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