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Finding the Third Proportional to 141 and 295

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Solution

The third proportional to 141 and 295 is: 617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 295 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/295 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 295 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 87,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,025/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.20

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