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