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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.59 and 212.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.59 and 212.63 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 212.63 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/212.63 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 212.63 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 45,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,209.39/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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