Finding the Third Proportional to 136.50 and 272
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Solution
The third proportional to 136.50 and 272 is: 542.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136.50 : 272 = 272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136.50/272 = 272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136.50x = 272 × 272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136.50x = 73,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,984/136.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542.01
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