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Finding the Third Proportional to 205 and 297.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 205 and 297.25 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 297.25 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/297.25 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 297.25 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 88,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,357.56/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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