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Finding the Third Proportional to 53.94 and 135.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 53.94 and 135.88 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 135.88 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/135.88 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 135.88 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 18,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462.02/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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