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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.25 and 316.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.25 and 316.25 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 316.25 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/316.25 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 316.25 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 100,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,014.06/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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