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Finding the Third Proportional to 145.69 and 352.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 145.69 and 352.55 is: 853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.69 : 352.55 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.69/352.55 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.69x = 352.55 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.69x = 124,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,289.30/145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.12

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