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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.91 and 209.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.91 and 209.81 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 209.81 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/209.81 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 209.81 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 44,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,021.29/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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