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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.88 and 270.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.88 and 270.38 is: 355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 270.38 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/270.38 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 270.38 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 73,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,102.64/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.08

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