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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 309.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 309.68 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 309.68 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/309.68 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 309.68 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 95,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,903.32/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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