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Finding the Third Proportional to 138.94 and 223.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 138.94 and 223.73 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 223.73 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/223.73 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 223.73 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 50,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,057.07/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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