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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.19 and 501.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.19 and 501.19 is: 1,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 501.19 = 501.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/501.19 = 501.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 501.19 × 501.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 251,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,188.91/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.19

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