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Finding the Third Proportional to 143 and 243

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Solution

The third proportional to 143 and 243 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 243 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/243 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 243 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 59,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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