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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.63 and 287.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.63 and 287.63 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 287.63 = 287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/287.63 = 287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 287.63 × 287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 82,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,728.14/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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