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Finding the Third Proportional to 74 and 195

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Solution

The third proportional to 74 and 195 is: 513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74 : 195 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74/195 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74x = 195 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74x = 38,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025/74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.85

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