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Finding the Third Proportional to 135.84 and 280.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 135.84 and 280.98 is: 581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 280.98 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/280.98 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 280.98 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 78,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,952.22/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.20

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