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Finding the Third Proportional to 145.23 and 316.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 145.23 and 316.09 is: 687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 316.09 = 316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/316.09 = 316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 316.09 × 316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 99,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,912.79/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.96

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