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Finding the Third Proportional to 131.84 and 209.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 131.84 and 209.88 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 209.88 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/209.88 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 209.88 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 44,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050.79/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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