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Finding the Third Proportional to 64.55 and 135.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 64.55 and 135.74 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 135.74 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/135.74 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 135.74 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 18,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424.88/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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