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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.13 and 432.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.13 and 432.56 is: 899.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 432.56 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/432.56 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 432.56 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 187,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,110.32/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.03

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