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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.75 and 270.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.75 and 270.19 is: 526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 270.19 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/270.19 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 270.19 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 73,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,001.29/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.14

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