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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.50 and 430.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.50 and 430.25 is: 896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 430.25 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/430.25 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 430.25 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 185,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,115.06/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.44

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