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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.67 and 310.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.67 and 310.64 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 310.64 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/310.64 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 310.64 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 96,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,497.60/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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