Finding the Third Proportional to 64.13 and 145.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 64.13 and 145.97 is: 332.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64.13 : 145.97 = 145.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64.13/145.97 = 145.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64.13x = 145.97 × 145.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64.13x = 21,306.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,306.88/64.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332.27
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