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Finding the Third Proportional to 142.59 and 213.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 142.59 and 213.89 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 213.89 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/213.89 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 213.89 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 45,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,749.20/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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