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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.38 and 312.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.38 and 312.69 is: 706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 312.69 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/312.69 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 312.69 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 97,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,773.47/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.58

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