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Finding the Third Proportional to 200 and 430

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Solution

The third proportional to 200 and 430 is: 924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 430 = 430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/430 = 430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 430 × 430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 184,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,900/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.50

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