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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.44 and 318.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.44 and 318.19 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 318.19 = 318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/318.19 = 318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 318.19 × 318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 101,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,243.29/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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