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Finding the Third Proportional to 205 and 243

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Solution

The third proportional to 205 and 243 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 243 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/243 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 243 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 59,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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