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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.53 and 303.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.53 and 303.47 is: 459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 303.47 = 303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/303.47 = 303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 303.47 × 303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 92,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,093.28/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.25

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