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Finding the Third Proportional to 117 and 206

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Solution

The third proportional to 117 and 206 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 206 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/206 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 206 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 42,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,436/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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