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Finding the Third Proportional to 144.75 and 312.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 144.75 and 312.50 is: 674.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.75 : 312.50 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.75/312.50 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.75x = 312.50 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.75x = 97,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656.25/144.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.65

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