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Finding the Third Proportional to 141.50 and 250

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Solution

The third proportional to 141.50 and 250 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.50 : 250 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.50/250 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.50x = 250 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.50x = 62,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500/141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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