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Finding the Third Proportional to 208 and 480.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 208 and 480.50 is: 1,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 480.50 = 480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/480.50 = 480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 480.50 × 480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 230,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,880.25/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.00

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