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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.50 and 441.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.50 and 441.75 is: 931.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 441.75 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/441.75 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 441.75 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 195,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,143.06/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.47

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