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Finding the Third Proportional to 204 and 341.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 204 and 341.25 is: 570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 341.25 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/341.25 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 341.25 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 116,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,451.56/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.84

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