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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.52 and 302.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.52 and 302.33 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 302.33 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/302.33 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 302.33 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 91,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401.11/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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