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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.88 and 381.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.88 and 381.38 is: 706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 381.38 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/381.38 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 381.38 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 145,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,446.89/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.48

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