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Finding the Third Proportional to 198 and 212

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Solution

The third proportional to 198 and 212 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 212 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/212 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 212 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 44,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,944/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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