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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.88 and 365.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.88 and 365.44 is: 658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 365.44 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/365.44 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 365.44 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 133,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,544.57/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.26

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