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Finding the Third Proportional to 135.25 and 209.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 135.25 and 209.50 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 209.50 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/209.50 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 209.50 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 43,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,890.25/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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