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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 222.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 222.54 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 222.54 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/222.54 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 222.54 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 49,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523.63/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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