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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.38 and 467.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.38 and 467.94 is: 1,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 467.94 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/467.94 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 467.94 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 218,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,965.50/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.78

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