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Finding the Third Proportional to 136.69 and 312.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 136.69 and 312.19 is: 713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 312.19 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/312.19 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 312.19 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 97,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,461.04/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.02

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