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Finding the Third Proportional to 201.88 and 539.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 201.88 and 539.50 is: 1,441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 539.50 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/539.50 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 539.50 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 291,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,060.25/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.78

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