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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.66 and 420.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.66 and 420.09 is: 862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 420.09 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/420.09 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 420.09 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 176,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,478.76/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.32

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