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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 449.93

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 449.93 is: 987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 449.93 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/449.93 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 449.93 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 202,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,436.72/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.35

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