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Finding the Third Proportional to 140 and 237.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 140 and 237.50 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 237.50 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/237.50 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 237.50 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 56,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,406.25/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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