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Finding the Third Proportional to 205 and 270

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Solution

The third proportional to 205 and 270 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 270 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/270 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 270 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 72,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,900/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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