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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.63 and 439.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.63 and 439.25 is: 929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 439.25 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/439.25 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 439.25 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 192,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,940.56/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.27

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