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Finding the Third Proportional to 196.31 and 431.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 196.31 and 431.44 is: 948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 431.44 = 431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/431.44 = 431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 431.44 × 431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 186,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,138.32/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.17

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