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Finding the Third Proportional to 204.75 and 382.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 204.75 and 382.13 is: 713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 382.13 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/382.13 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 382.13 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 146,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,019.52/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.16

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