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Finding the Third Proportional to 142 and 329

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Solution

The third proportional to 142 and 329 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 329 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/329 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 329 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 108,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,241/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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