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Finding the Third Proportional to 64.55 and 140.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 64.55 and 140.48 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 140.48 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/140.48 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 140.48 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 19,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,735.86/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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