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Finding the Third Proportional to 139.22 and 320.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 139.22 and 320.63 is: 738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 320.63 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/320.63 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 320.63 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 102,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,800.39/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.41

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