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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.50 and 321.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.50 and 321.75 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 321.75 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/321.75 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 321.75 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 103,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,523.06/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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