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Finding the Third Proportional to 144.50 and 254

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Solution

The third proportional to 144.50 and 254 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 254 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/254 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 254 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 64,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,516/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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