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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.50 and 140.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.50 and 140.13 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 140.13 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/140.13 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 140.13 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 19,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,635.02/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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