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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.19 and 370.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.19 and 370.69 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 370.69 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/370.69 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 370.69 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 137,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409.22/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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