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Finding the Third Proportional to 100.03 and 145.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 100.03 and 145.08 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 145.08 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/145.08 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 145.08 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 21,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047.66/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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