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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.63 and 451.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.63 and 451.83 is: 983.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 451.83 = 451.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/451.83 = 451.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 451.83 × 451.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 204,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,148.65/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.22

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