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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.50 and 304.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.50 and 304.50 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 304.50 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/304.50 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 304.50 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 92,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,720.25/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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