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Finding the Third Proportional to 197.44 and 421.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 197.44 and 421.88 is: 901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 421.88 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/421.88 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 421.88 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 177,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,978.52/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.44

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