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Finding the Third Proportional to 57.09 and 135.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 57.09 and 135.44 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.09 : 135.44 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.09/135.44 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.09x = 135.44 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.09x = 18,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343.60/57.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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