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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.50 and 207

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.50 and 207 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 207 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/207 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 207 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 42,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,849/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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