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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.82 and 211.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.82 and 211.91 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 211.91 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/211.91 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 211.91 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 44,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,907.16/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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