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Finding the Third Proportional to 139.94 and 181.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 139.94 and 181.88 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 181.88 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/181.88 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 181.88 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 33,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,078.52/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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