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Finding the Third Proportional to 138 and 212.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 138 and 212.25 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 212.25 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/212.25 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 212.25 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 45,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,050.06/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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