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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.75 and 445.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.75 and 445.75 is: 961.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 445.75 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/445.75 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 445.75 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 198,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,693.06/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.03

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