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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.63 and 302.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.63 and 302.34 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 302.34 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/302.34 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 302.34 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 91,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,411.74/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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