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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.13 and 326.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.13 and 326.19 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 326.19 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/326.19 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 326.19 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 106,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,398.29/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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