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Finding the Third Proportional to 78 and 205

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Solution

The third proportional to 78 and 205 is: 538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78 : 205 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78/205 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78x = 205 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78x = 42,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025/78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.78

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