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Finding the Third Proportional to 188 and 226

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Solution

The third proportional to 188 and 226 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 226 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/226 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 226 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 51,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,076/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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