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Finding the Third Proportional to 190 and 214

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Solution

The third proportional to 190 and 214 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 214 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/214 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 214 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 45,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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