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Finding the Third Proportional to 134.25 and 178.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 134.25 and 178.50 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 178.50 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/178.50 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 178.50 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 31,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862.25/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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