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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.56 and 441.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.56 and 441.81 is: 954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 441.81 = 441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/441.81 = 441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 441.81 × 441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 195,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,194.83/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.23

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