Finding the Third Proportional to 105.36 and 146.65
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Solution
The third proportional to 105.36 and 146.65 is: 204.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105.36 : 146.65 = 146.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105.36/146.65 = 146.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105.36x = 146.65 × 146.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105.36x = 21,507.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,507.48/105.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204.13
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