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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.50 and 312.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.50 and 312.94 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 312.94 = 312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/312.94 = 312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 312.94 × 312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 97,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,929.88/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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