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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.50 and 432.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.50 and 432.50 is: 914.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 432.50 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/432.50 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 432.50 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 187,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,056.25/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.70

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