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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.38 and 206.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.38 and 206.38 is: 303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 206.38 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/206.38 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 206.38 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 42,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,590.64/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.41

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