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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.56 and 274.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.56 and 274.13 is: 363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 274.13 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/274.13 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 274.13 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 75,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,144.52/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.79

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