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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.13 and 468.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.13 and 468.56 is: 1,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.13 : 468.56 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.13/468.56 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.13x = 468.56 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.13x = 219,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,550.82/202.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.21

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