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Finding the Third Proportional to 144.25 and 322

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Solution

The third proportional to 144.25 and 322 is: 718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.25 : 322 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.25/322 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.25x = 322 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.25x = 103,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,684/144.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.78

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