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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.59 and 444.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.59 and 444.94 is: 962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 444.94 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/444.94 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 444.94 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 197,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,969.38/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.92

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