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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.63 and 479.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.63 and 479.06 is: 1,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 479.06 = 479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/479.06 = 479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 479.06 × 479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 229,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,500.88/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.93

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