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Finding the Third Proportional to 132.96 and 209.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 132.96 and 209.46 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 209.46 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/209.46 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 209.46 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 43,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,873.88/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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