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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.38 and 211.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.38 and 211.13 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 211.13 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/211.13 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 211.13 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 44,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573.77/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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