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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.83 and 434.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.83 and 434.67 is: 904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 434.67 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/434.67 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 434.67 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 188,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,939.64/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.76

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