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Finding the Third Proportional to 203.63 and 452.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 203.63 and 452.69 is: 1,006.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 452.69 = 452.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/452.69 = 452.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 452.69 × 452.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 204,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,925.97/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.39

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