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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.91 and 212.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.91 and 212.53 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 212.53 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/212.53 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 212.53 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 45,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,169.53/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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