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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.63 and 337.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.63 and 337.69 is: 810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 337.69 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/337.69 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 337.69 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 114,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,032.85/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.90

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