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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.69 and 220.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.69 and 220.97 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 220.97 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/220.97 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 220.97 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 48,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,827.19/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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