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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.18 and 424.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.18 and 424.55 is: 900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 424.55 = 424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/424.55 = 424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 424.55 × 424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 180,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,240.05/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.39

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