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Finding the Third Proportional to 193.25 and 440

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Solution

The third proportional to 193.25 and 440 is: 1,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.25 : 440 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.25/440 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.25x = 440 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.25x = 193,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,600/193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.81

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