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Finding the Third Proportional to 127 and 142

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Solution

The third proportional to 127 and 142 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 142 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/142 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 142 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 20,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,164/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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