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Finding the Third Proportional to 203.63 and 334.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 203.63 and 334.69 is: 550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 334.69 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/334.69 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 334.69 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 112,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,015.72/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.11

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