Finding the Third Proportional to 207 and 251
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Solution
The third proportional to 207 and 251 is: 304.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207 : 251 = 251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207/251 = 251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207x = 251 × 251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207x = 63,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,001/207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304.35
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