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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.38 and 320.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.38 and 320.25 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 320.25 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/320.25 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 320.25 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 102,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,560.06/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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