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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.13 and 463.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.13 and 463.13 is: 1,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 463.13 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/463.13 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 463.13 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 214,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,484.77/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.56

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