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Finding the Third Proportional to 134.97 and 220.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 134.97 and 220.94 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 220.94 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/220.94 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 220.94 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 48,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,813.38/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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