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Finding the Third Proportional to 55.75 and 135.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 55.75 and 135.50 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.75 : 135.50 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.75/135.50 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.75x = 135.50 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.75x = 18,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360.25/55.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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