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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 256.29

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 256.29 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 256.29 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/256.29 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 256.29 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 65,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,684.08/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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