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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.88 and 222.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.88 and 222.25 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 222.25 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/222.25 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 222.25 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 49,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,395.06/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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