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Finding the Third Proportional to 205 and 306.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205 and 306.50 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 306.50 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/306.50 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 306.50 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 93,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,942.25/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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