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Finding the Third Proportional to 207 and 232

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Solution

The third proportional to 207 and 232 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 232 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/232 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 232 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 53,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,824/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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