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Finding the Third Proportional to 135.42 and 287.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 135.42 and 287.30 is: 609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 287.30 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/287.30 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 287.30 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 82,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,539.49/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.50

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