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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.83 and 504.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.83 and 504.91 is: 1,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 504.91 = 504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/504.91 = 504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 504.91 × 504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 254,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,938.21/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.80

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