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Finding the Third Proportional to 143.50 and 283

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Solution

The third proportional to 143.50 and 283 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 283 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/283 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 283 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 80,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,089/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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