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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.34 and 317.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.34 and 317.78 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 317.78 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/317.78 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 317.78 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 100,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,984.92/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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