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Finding the Third Proportional to 145 and 376

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Solution

The third proportional to 145 and 376 is: 975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 376 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/376 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 376 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 141,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,376/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.01

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