Finding the Third Proportional to 105.75 and 145.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 105.75 and 145.13 is: 199.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105.75 : 145.13 = 145.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105.75/145.13 = 145.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105.75x = 145.13 × 145.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105.75x = 21,061.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,061.27/105.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199.16
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