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Finding the Third Proportional to 204 and 227

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Solution

The third proportional to 204 and 227 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 227 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/227 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 227 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 51,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,529/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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