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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.69 and 450.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.69 and 450.84 is: 973.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 450.84 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/450.84 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 450.84 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 203,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,260.09/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.99

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