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Finding the Third Proportional to 165.94 and 195.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 165.94 and 195.19 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 195.19 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/195.19 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 195.19 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 38,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098.16/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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