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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.50 and 442.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.50 and 442.25 is: 933.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 442.25 = 442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/442.25 = 442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 442.25 × 442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 195,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,585.06/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.58

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