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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.48 and 218.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.48 and 218.95 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 218.95 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/218.95 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 218.95 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 47,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,940.47/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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