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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.41 and 452.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.41 and 452.67 is: 983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 452.67 = 452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/452.67 = 452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 452.67 × 452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 204,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,911.83/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.23

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