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Finding the Third Proportional to 144.47 and 285.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 144.47 and 285.75 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.47 : 285.75 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.47/285.75 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.47x = 285.75 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.47x = 81,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,653.06/144.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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