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Finding the Third Proportional to 65.25 and 135.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 65.25 and 135.50 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 135.50 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/135.50 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 135.50 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 18,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360.25/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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