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Finding the Third Proportional to 57.38 and 135

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Solution

The third proportional to 57.38 and 135 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.38 : 135 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.38/135 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.38x = 135 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.38x = 18,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225/57.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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