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Finding the Third Proportional to 194 and 320

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Solution

The third proportional to 194 and 320 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 320 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/320 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 320 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 102,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,400/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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