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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.06 and 454.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.06 and 454.31 is: 987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 454.31 = 454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/454.31 = 454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 454.31 × 454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 206,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,399.85/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.26

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