Finding the Third Proportional to 145.25 and 210
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Solution
The third proportional to 145.25 and 210 is: 303.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145.25 : 210 = 210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145.25/210 = 210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145.25x = 210 × 210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145.25x = 44,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,100/145.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303.61
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