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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.78 and 447.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.78 and 447.19 is: 986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 447.19 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/447.19 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 447.19 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 199,976.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,976.66/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.17

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