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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.56 and 453.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.56 and 453.69 is: 977.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 453.69 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/453.69 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 453.69 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 205,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,832.35/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.54

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