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Finding the Third Proportional to 144 and 188.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 144 and 188.50 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 188.50 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/188.50 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 188.50 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 35,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532.25/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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