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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 281.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 281.92 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 281.92 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/281.92 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 281.92 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 79,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,477.74/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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