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Finding the Third Proportional to 200 and 469.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 200 and 469.75 is: 1,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 469.75 = 469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/469.75 = 469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 469.75 × 469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 220,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,665.06/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.33

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