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Finding the Third Proportional to 194 and 367

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Solution

The third proportional to 194 and 367 is: 694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 367 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/367 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 367 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 134,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,689/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.27

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