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Finding the Third Proportional to 135.75 and 332.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 135.75 and 332.88 is: 816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 332.88 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/332.88 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 332.88 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 110,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,805.77/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.25

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