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Finding the Third Proportional to 198 and 291

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Solution

The third proportional to 198 and 291 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 291 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/291 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 291 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 84,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,681/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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