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Finding the Third Proportional to 136.38 and 277.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 136.38 and 277.75 is: 565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 277.75 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/277.75 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 277.75 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 77,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,145.06/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.68

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