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Finding the Third Proportional to 64.69 and 135.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 64.69 and 135.88 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 135.88 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/135.88 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 135.88 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 18,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462.02/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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