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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.19 and 439.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.19 and 439.06 is: 944.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 439.06 = 439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/439.06 = 439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 439.06 × 439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 192,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,775.88/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.11

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