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Finding the Third Proportional to 132.02 and 286.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 132.02 and 286.74 is: 622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 286.74 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/286.74 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 286.74 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 82,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,221.64/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.79

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