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Finding the Third Proportional to 137.63 and 318

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Solution

The third proportional to 137.63 and 318 is: 734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 318 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/318 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 318 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 101,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,124/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.78

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