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Finding the Third Proportional to 193.64 and 421.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 193.64 and 421.45 is: 917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 421.45 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/421.45 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 421.45 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 177,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,622.74/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.28

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