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Finding the Third Proportional to 192 and 209.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 192 and 209.50 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 209.50 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/209.50 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 209.50 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 43,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,890.25/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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