Finding the Third Proportional to 138.31 and 201.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 138.31 and 201.44 is: 293.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138.31 : 201.44 = 201.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138.31/201.44 = 201.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138.31x = 201.44 × 201.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138.31x = 40,577.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,577.07/138.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293.37
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