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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.44 and 319.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.44 and 319.22 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 319.22 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/319.22 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 319.22 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 101,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,900.61/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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