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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.44 and 491.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.44 and 491.25 is: 1,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 491.25 = 491.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/491.25 = 491.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 491.25 × 491.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 241,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,326.56/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.00

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