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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.58 and 281.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.58 and 281.39 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 281.39 = 281.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/281.39 = 281.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 281.39 × 281.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 79,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,180.68/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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