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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.93 and 450.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.93 and 450.77 is: 981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 450.77 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/450.77 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 450.77 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 203,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,196.69/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.96

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