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Finding the Third Proportional to 141 and 244

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Solution

The third proportional to 141 and 244 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 244 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/244 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 244 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 59,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,536/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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