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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.75 and 340.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.75 and 340.88 is: 837.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 340.88 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/340.88 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 340.88 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 116,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,195.77/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.45

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