Finding the Third Proportional to 205.50 and 331
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Solution
The third proportional to 205.50 and 331 is: 533.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205.50 : 331 = 331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205.50/331 = 331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205.50x = 331 × 331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205.50x = 109,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,561/205.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.14
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