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Finding the Third Proportional to 135.56 and 292.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 135.56 and 292.41 is: 630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 292.41 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/292.41 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 292.41 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 85,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,501.42/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.72

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