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Finding the Third Proportional to 194.88 and 420.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 194.88 and 420.13 is: 905.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 420.13 = 420.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/420.13 = 420.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 420.13 × 420.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 176,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,505.02/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.73

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