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Finding the Third Proportional to 143.44 and 221.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 143.44 and 221.70 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 221.70 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/221.70 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 221.70 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 49,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148.81/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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