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Finding the Third Proportional to 70.88 and 135.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 70.88 and 135.14 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.88 : 135.14 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.88/135.14 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.88x = 135.14 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.88x = 18,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262.99/70.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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