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Finding the Third Proportional to 206 and 444.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 206 and 444.63 is: 959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 444.63 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/444.63 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 444.63 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 197,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,691.39/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.67

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