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Finding the Third Proportional to 142.50 and 286.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 142.50 and 286.50 is: 576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.50 : 286.50 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.50/286.50 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.50x = 286.50 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.50x = 82,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,082.25/142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.02

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