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Finding the Third Proportional to 199.88 and 476.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 199.88 and 476.06 is: 1,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 476.06 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/476.06 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 476.06 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 226,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,635.50/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.89

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