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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 448.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 448.35 is: 980.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 448.35 = 448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/448.35 = 448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 448.35 × 448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 201,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,015.62/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.41

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