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Finding the Third Proportional to 193.88 and 285.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 193.88 and 285.38 is: 420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 285.38 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/285.38 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 285.38 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 81,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,438.89/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.06

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