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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.50 and 445.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.50 and 445.63 is: 947.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 445.63 = 445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/445.63 = 445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 445.63 × 445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 198,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,581.64/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.88

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