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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.53 and 451.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.53 and 451.03 is: 984.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 451.03 = 451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/451.03 = 451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 451.03 × 451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 203,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,429.19/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.98

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