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Finding the Third Proportional to 205 and 250

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Solution

The third proportional to 205 and 250 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 250 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/250 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 250 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 62,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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