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Finding the Third Proportional to 57.19 and 135.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 57.19 and 135.75 is: 322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 135.75 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/135.75 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 135.75 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 18,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,428.06/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.24

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