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Finding the Third Proportional to 193.38 and 423.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 193.38 and 423.38 is: 926.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 423.38 = 423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/423.38 = 423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 423.38 × 423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 179,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,246.39/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.94

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