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Finding the Third Proportional to 194.91 and 226.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 194.91 and 226.13 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 226.13 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/226.13 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 226.13 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 51,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,132.52/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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