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Finding the Third Proportional to 195.88 and 367.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 195.88 and 367.75 is: 690.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 367.75 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/367.75 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 367.75 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 135,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,240.06/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.44

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