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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.69 and 457.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.69 and 457.88 is: 1,004.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 457.88 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/457.88 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 457.88 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 209,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,649.52/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.61

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