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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.19 and 312.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.19 and 312.19 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 312.19 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/312.19 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 312.19 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 97,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,461.04/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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