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Finding the Third Proportional to 204 and 297

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Solution

The third proportional to 204 and 297 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 297 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/297 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 297 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 88,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,209/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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