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Finding the Third Proportional to 138 and 311.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 138 and 311.25 is: 702.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 311.25 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/311.25 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 311.25 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 96,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,876.56/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.00

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