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Finding the Third Proportional to 57.88 and 135.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 57.88 and 135.94 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 135.94 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/135.94 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 135.94 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 18,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,479.00/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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