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Finding the Third Proportional to 136.69 and 296.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 136.69 and 296.16 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 296.16 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/296.16 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 296.16 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 87,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,708.52/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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