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Finding the Third Proportional to 130.22 and 204.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 130.22 and 204.47 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 204.47 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/204.47 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 204.47 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 41,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,807.47/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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