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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 326.44 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/326.44 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 326.44 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 106,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,561.44/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.78

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