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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.63 and 297.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.63 and 297.13 is: 636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 297.13 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/297.13 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 297.13 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 88,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,283.27/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.85

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