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Finding the Third Proportional to 145.88 and 350.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 145.88 and 350.44 is: 841.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.88 : 350.44 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.88/350.44 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.88x = 350.44 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.88x = 122,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,806.44/145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.86

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