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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.66 and 416.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.66 and 416.06 is: 845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 416.06 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/416.06 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 416.06 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 173,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,108.00/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.85

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