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Finding the Third Proportional to 200.91 and 439.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 200.91 and 439.97 is: 963.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 439.97 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/439.97 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 439.97 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 193,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,572.50/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.50

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