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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.08 and 322.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.08 and 322.73 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 322.73 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/322.73 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 322.73 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 104,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,157.48/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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