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Finding the Third Proportional to 135 and 196.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 135 and 196.59 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 196.59 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/196.59 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 196.59 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 38,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,649.10/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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