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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.94 and 439.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.94 and 439.97 is: 930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 439.97 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/439.97 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 439.97 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 193,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,572.50/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.92

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