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Finding the Third Proportional to 206.75 and 388.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 206.75 and 388.75 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 388.75 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/388.75 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 388.75 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 151,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,126.56/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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