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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.78 and 301.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.78 and 301.78 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 301.78 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/301.78 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 301.78 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 91,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,071.92/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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