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Finding the Third Proportional to 135.93 and 218.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 135.93 and 218.95 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 218.95 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/218.95 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 218.95 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 47,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,937.05/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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