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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.66 and 215.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.66 and 215.44 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 215.44 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/215.44 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 215.44 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 46,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,413.32/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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