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Finding the Third Proportional to 129.94 and 206.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 129.94 and 206.72 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 206.72 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/206.72 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 206.72 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 42,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732.64/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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