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Finding the Third Proportional to 205.98 and 431.26

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Solution

The third proportional to 205.98 and 431.26 is: 902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 431.26 = 431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/431.26 = 431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 431.26 × 431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 185,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,986.67/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.93

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