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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.44 and 485.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.44 and 485.06 is: 1,173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 485.06 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/485.06 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 485.06 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 235,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,285.63/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.86

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