Finding the Third Proportional to 134 and 272
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Solution
The third proportional to 134 and 272 is: 552.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134 : 272 = 272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134/272 = 272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134x = 272 × 272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134x = 73,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,984/134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552.12
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