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Finding the Third Proportional to 201.94 and 430.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 201.94 and 430.88 is: 919.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 430.88 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/430.88 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 430.88 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 185,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,653.27/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.36

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