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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.38 and 302.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.38 and 302.34 is: 660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 302.34 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/302.34 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 302.34 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 91,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,411.74/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.61

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