Finding the Third Proportional to 88 and 140
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Solution
The third proportional to 88 and 140 is: 222.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88 : 140 = 140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88/140 = 140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88x = 140 × 140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88x = 19,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,600/88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222.73
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