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Finding the Third Proportional to 134.50 and 225

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Solution

The third proportional to 134.50 and 225 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.50 : 225 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.50/225 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.50x = 225 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.50x = 50,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,625/134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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