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Finding the Third Proportional to 143 and 252

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Solution

The third proportional to 143 and 252 is: 444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 252 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/252 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 252 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 63,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,504/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.08

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