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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.88 and 308

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.88 and 308 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 308 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/308 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 308 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 94,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,864/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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