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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.13 and 449.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.13 and 449.75 is: 971.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 449.75 = 449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/449.75 = 449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 449.75 × 449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 202,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,275.06/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.89

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