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Finding the Third Proportional to 142 and 275

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Solution

The third proportional to 142 and 275 is: 532.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 275 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/275 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 275 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 75,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,625/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.57

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