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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.44 and 504.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.44 and 504.38 is: 1,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 504.38 = 504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/504.38 = 504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 504.38 × 504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 254,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,394.14/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.19

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