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Finding the Third Proportional to 143 and 239.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 143 and 239.50 is: 401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 239.50 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/239.50 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 239.50 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 57,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,360.25/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.12

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