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Finding the Third Proportional to 136.03 and 265.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 136.03 and 265.22 is: 517.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 265.22 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/265.22 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 265.22 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 70,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,340.99/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.09

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