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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.48 and 212.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.48 and 212.63 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 212.63 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/212.63 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 212.63 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 45,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,209.39/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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