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Finding the Third Proportional to 142 and 225.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 142 and 225.75 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 225.75 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/225.75 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 225.75 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 50,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,963.06/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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