Finding the Third Proportional to 67 and 136
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Solution
The third proportional to 67 and 136 is: 276.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67 : 136 = 136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67/136 = 136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67x = 136 × 136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67x = 18,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,496/67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276.06
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