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Finding the Third Proportional to 193.64 and 423.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 193.64 and 423.98 is: 928.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 423.98 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/423.98 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 423.98 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 179,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,762.75/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.33

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