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Finding the Third Proportional to 142.75 and 325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 142.75 and 325.50 is: 742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 325.50 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/325.50 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 325.50 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 105,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,950.25/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.21

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