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Finding the Third Proportional to 194.75 and 220.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 194.75 and 220.75 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 220.75 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/220.75 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 220.75 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 48,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,730.56/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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