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Finding the Third Proportional to 143.44 and 340.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 143.44 and 340.88 is: 810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 340.88 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/340.88 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 340.88 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 116,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,195.77/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.08

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