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Finding the Third Proportional to 100.69 and 145.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 100.69 and 145.69 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 145.69 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/145.69 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 145.69 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 21,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,224.85/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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