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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.25 and 434.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.25 and 434.25 is: 901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 434.25 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/434.25 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 434.25 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 188,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,573.06/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.19

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