Finding the Third Proportional to 204 and 286
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Solution
The third proportional to 204 and 286 is: 400.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204 : 286 = 286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204/286 = 286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204x = 286 × 286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204x = 81,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,796/204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400.96
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