Finding the Third Proportional to 45 and 105.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 45 and 105.75 is: 248.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45 : 105.75 = 105.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45/105.75 = 105.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45x = 105.75 × 105.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45x = 11,183.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,183.06/45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248.51
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