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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.13 and 437.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.13 and 437.63 is: 933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 437.63 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/437.63 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 437.63 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 191,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,515.64/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.65

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