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Finding the Third Proportional to 136 and 286.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 136 and 286.25 is: 602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 286.25 = 286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/286.25 = 286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 286.25 × 286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 81,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,939.06/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.49

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