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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.41 and 322.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.41 and 322.13 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 322.13 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/322.13 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 322.13 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 103,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,764.52/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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