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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.41 and 441.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.41 and 441.84 is: 936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 441.84 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/441.84 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 441.84 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 195,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,225.90/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.76

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