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Finding the Third Proportional to 136 and 292.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 136 and 292.25 is: 628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 292.25 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/292.25 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 292.25 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 85,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,410.06/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.02

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