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Finding the Third Proportional to 206 and 238.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 206 and 238.25 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 238.25 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/238.25 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 238.25 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 56,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,763.06/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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