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Finding the Third Proportional to 122 and 143.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 122 and 143.50 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 143.50 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/143.50 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 143.50 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 20,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592.25/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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