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Finding the Third Proportional to 106 and 140.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 106 and 140.50 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 140.50 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/140.50 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 140.50 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 19,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,740.25/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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