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Finding the Third Proportional to 194 and 223

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Solution

The third proportional to 194 and 223 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 223 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/223 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 223 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 49,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,729/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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