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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.56 and 182.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.56 and 182.06 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 182.06 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/182.06 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 182.06 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 33,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,146.75/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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