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Finding the Third Proportional to 196.49 and 259.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 196.49 and 259.14 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 259.14 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/259.14 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 259.14 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 67,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,151.84/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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