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Finding the Third Proportional to 136.95 and 200.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 136.95 and 200.63 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 200.63 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/200.63 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 200.63 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 40,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,250.90/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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