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Finding the Third Proportional to 145.69 and 175.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 145.69 and 175.36 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.69 : 175.36 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.69/175.36 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.69x = 175.36 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.69x = 30,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750.91/145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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