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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.44 and 301.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.44 and 301.45 is: 647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 301.45 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/301.45 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 301.45 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 90,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,873.99/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.08

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