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Finding the Third Proportional to 143.94 and 341.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 143.94 and 341.19 is: 808.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 341.19 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/341.19 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 341.19 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 116,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,408.91/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.75

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