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Finding the Third Proportional to 132.84 and 205.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 132.84 and 205.17 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 205.17 = 205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/205.17 = 205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 205.17 × 205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 42,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,095.50/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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