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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.63 and 454.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.63 and 454.50 is: 985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 454.50 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/454.50 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 454.50 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 206,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,570.25/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.43

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