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Finding the Third Proportional to 198 and 240

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Solution

The third proportional to 198 and 240 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 240 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/240 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 240 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 57,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,600/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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