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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.91 and 329.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.91 and 329.34 is: 769.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 329.34 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/329.34 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 329.34 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 108,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,467.31/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.78

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