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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.13 and 351.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.13 and 351.19 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 351.19 = 351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/351.19 = 351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 351.19 × 351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 123,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,332.66/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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