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Finding the Third Proportional to 135.56 and 320.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 135.56 and 320.06 is: 755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 320.06 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/320.06 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 320.06 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 102,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,440.00/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.67

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