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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.75 and 218.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.75 and 218.75 is: 339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 218.75 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/218.75 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 218.75 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 47,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851.56/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.98

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