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Finding the Third Proportional to 139.88 and 195.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 139.88 and 195.84 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 195.84 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/195.84 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 195.84 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 38,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,354.77/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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