Finding the Third Proportional to 206.30 and 280.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 206.30 and 280.97 is: 382.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206.30 : 280.97 = 280.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206.30/280.97 = 280.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206.30x = 280.97 × 280.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206.30x = 78,943.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,943.44/206.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382.67
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