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Finding the Third Proportional to 208.97 and 429.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 208.97 and 429.75 is: 883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.97 : 429.75 = 429.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.97/429.75 = 429.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.97x = 429.75 × 429.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.97x = 184,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,685.06/208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.79

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