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Finding the Third Proportional to 134 and 290.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 134 and 290.50 is: 629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 290.50 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/290.50 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 290.50 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 84,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,390.25/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.78

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