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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.25 and 454.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.25 and 454.75 is: 983.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 454.75 = 454.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/454.75 = 454.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 454.75 × 454.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 206,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,797.56/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.58

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