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Finding the Third Proportional to 195 and 363

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Solution

The third proportional to 195 and 363 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 363 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/363 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 363 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 131,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,769/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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