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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.06 and 323.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.06 and 323.58 is: 747.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 323.58 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/323.58 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 323.58 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 104,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,702.80/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.54

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