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Finding the Third Proportional to 134 and 285.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 134 and 285.50 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 285.50 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/285.50 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 285.50 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 81,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,510.25/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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