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Finding the Third Proportional to 64.13 and 140.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 64.13 and 140.06 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 140.06 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/140.06 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 140.06 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 19,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,617.50/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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