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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.53 and 430.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.53 and 430.45 is: 924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 430.45 = 430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/430.45 = 430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 430.45 × 430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 185,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,289.89/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.00

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