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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.69 and 449.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.69 and 449.91 is: 984.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.69 : 449.91 = 449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.69/449.91 = 449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.69x = 449.91 × 449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.69x = 202,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,415.63/205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.09

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