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Finding the Third Proportional to 68.44 and 132.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 68.44 and 132.75 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.44 : 132.75 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.44/132.75 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.44x = 132.75 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.44x = 17,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.56/68.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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