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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.50 and 205.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.50 and 205.13 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 205.13 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/205.13 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 205.13 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 42,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,076.27/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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