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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.88 and 204.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.88 and 204.56 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 204.56 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/204.56 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 204.56 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 41,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,845.82/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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