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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.94 and 301.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.94 and 301.81 is: 440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 301.81 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/301.81 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 301.81 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 91,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,090.79/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.19

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