Finding the Third Proportional to 205.50 and 441
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Solution
The third proportional to 205.50 and 441 is: 946.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205.50 : 441 = 441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205.50/441 = 441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205.50x = 441 × 441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205.50x = 194,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,481/205.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946.38
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