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Finding the Third Proportional to 194.25 and 225

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Solution

The third proportional to 194.25 and 225 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 225 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/225 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 225 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 50,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,625/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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