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Finding the Third Proportional to 205 and 319.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205 and 319.50 is: 497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 319.50 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/319.50 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 319.50 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 102,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,080.25/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.95

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