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Finding the Third Proportional to 189 and 238

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Solution

The third proportional to 189 and 238 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 238 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/238 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 238 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 56,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,644/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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