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Finding the Third Proportional to 145.25 and 354.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 145.25 and 354.50 is: 865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.25 : 354.50 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.25/354.50 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.25x = 354.50 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.25x = 125,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,670.25/145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.20

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