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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.25 and 435.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.25 and 435.50 is: 902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 435.50 = 435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/435.50 = 435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 435.50 × 435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 189,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,660.25/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.07

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