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Finding the Third Proportional to 204 and 551

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Solution

The third proportional to 204 and 551 is: 1,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 551 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/551 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 551 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 303,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,601/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.24

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