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Finding the Third Proportional to 194 and 346.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 194 and 346.50 is: 618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 346.50 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/346.50 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 346.50 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 120,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,062.25/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.88

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