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Finding the Third Proportional to 143 and 312.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 143 and 312.44 is: 682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 312.44 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/312.44 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 312.44 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 97,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,617.19/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.64

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