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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.41 and 441.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.41 and 441.19 is: 961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 441.19 = 441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/441.19 = 441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 441.19 × 441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 194,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,646.41/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.66

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