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Finding the Third Proportional to 141.25 and 248.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 141.25 and 248.50 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.25 : 248.50 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.25/248.50 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.25x = 248.50 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.25x = 61,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,752.25/141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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