Finding the Third Proportional to 140.44 and 326.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 140.44 and 326.44 is: 758.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140.44 : 326.44 = 326.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140.44/326.44 = 326.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140.44x = 326.44 × 326.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140.44x = 106,561.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,561.44/140.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758.78
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