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Finding the Third Proportional to 140 and 165.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 140 and 165.50 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 165.50 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/165.50 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 165.50 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 27,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,390.25/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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