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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.03 and 450.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.03 and 450.11 is: 988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 450.11 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/450.11 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 450.11 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 202,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,596.91/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.13

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