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Finding the Third Proportional to 194.63 and 389.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 194.63 and 389.25 is: 778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 389.25 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/389.25 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 389.25 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 151,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,515.56/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.50

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