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Finding the Third Proportional to 140 and 231

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Solution

The third proportional to 140 and 231 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 231 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/231 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 231 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 53,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,361/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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