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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.50 and 457.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.50 and 457.75 is: 1,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 457.75 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/457.75 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 457.75 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 209,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,535.06/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.17

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