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Finding the Third Proportional to 140 and 303.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 140 and 303.50 is: 657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 303.50 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/303.50 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 303.50 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 92,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,112.25/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.94

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