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Finding the Third Proportional to 89 and 196

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Solution

The third proportional to 89 and 196 is: 431.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 196 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/196 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 196 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 38,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,416/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.64

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