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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.75 and 344.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.75 and 344.25 is: 854.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 344.25 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/344.25 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 344.25 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 118,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,508.06/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.11

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