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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 313.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 313.95 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 313.95 = 313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/313.95 = 313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 313.95 × 313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 98,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,567.18/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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