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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 217.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 217.69 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 217.69 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/217.69 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 217.69 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 47,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,387.85/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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