Finding the Third Proportional to 206 and 327.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 206 and 327.25 is: 519.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206 : 327.25 = 327.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206/327.25 = 327.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206x = 327.25 × 327.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206x = 107,092.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,092.56/206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519.87
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