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Finding the Third Proportional to 143.33 and 223.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 143.33 and 223.07 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 223.07 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/223.07 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 223.07 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 49,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,758.62/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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