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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.06 and 433.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.06 and 433.78 is: 913.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 433.78 = 433.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/433.78 = 433.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 433.78 × 433.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 188,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,166.17/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.15

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