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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.13 and 214.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.13 and 214.13 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 214.13 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/214.13 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 214.13 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 45,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,849.52/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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