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Finding the Third Proportional to 141.13 and 286.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 141.13 and 286.13 is: 580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 286.13 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/286.13 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 286.13 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 81,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,867.52/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.11

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