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Finding the Third Proportional to 141 and 325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 141 and 325.50 is: 751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 325.50 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/325.50 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 325.50 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 105,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,950.25/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.42

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