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Finding the Third Proportional to 199.13 and 431.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 199.13 and 431.16 is: 933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 431.16 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/431.16 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 431.16 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 185,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,895.71/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.56

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