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Finding the Third Proportional to 193.38 and 431.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 193.38 and 431.75 is: 963.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 431.75 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/431.75 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 431.75 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 186,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,408.06/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.97

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