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Finding the Third Proportional to 191.25 and 221.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 191.25 and 221.63 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 221.63 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/221.63 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 221.63 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 49,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,117.64/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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