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Finding the Third Proportional to 193.50 and 466

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Solution

The third proportional to 193.50 and 466 is: 1,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 466 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/466 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 466 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 217,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,156/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.25

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