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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.39 and 440.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.39 and 440.19 is: 966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 440.19 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/440.19 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 440.19 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 193,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,768.47/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.95

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