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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.93 and 483.15

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.93 and 483.15 is: 1,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 483.15 = 483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/483.15 = 483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 483.15 × 483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 233,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,436.19/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.09

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