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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.63 and 192.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.63 and 192.75 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 192.75 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/192.75 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 192.75 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 37,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152.56/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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