Finding the Third Proportional to 196 and 364
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Solution
The third proportional to 196 and 364 is: 676
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196 : 364 = 364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196/364 = 364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196x = 364 × 364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196x = 132,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,496/196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676
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