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Finding the Third Proportional to 132.94 and 281.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 132.94 and 281.97 is: 598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 281.97 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/281.97 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 281.97 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 79,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,506.38/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.07

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