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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.81 and 169.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.81 and 169.13 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 169.13 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/169.13 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 169.13 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 28,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,603.27/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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