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Finding the Third Proportional to 132 and 136

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Solution

The third proportional to 132 and 136 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 136 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/136 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 136 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 18,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,496/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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