Finding the Third Proportional to 140.63 and 308.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 140.63 and 308.25 is: 675.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140.63 : 308.25 = 308.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140.63/308.25 = 308.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140.63x = 308.25 × 308.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140.63x = 95,018.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,018.06/140.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675.68
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