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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.61 and 447.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.61 and 447.19 is: 977.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.61 : 447.19 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.61/447.19 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.61x = 447.19 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.61x = 199,976.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,976.66/204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.36

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