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Finding the Third Proportional to 206 and 387

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Solution

The third proportional to 206 and 387 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 387 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/387 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 387 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 149,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,769/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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