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Finding the Third Proportional to 114 and 205

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Solution

The third proportional to 114 and 205 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 205 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/205 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 205 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 42,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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