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Finding the Third Proportional to 207 and 275.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 207 and 275.75 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 275.75 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/275.75 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 275.75 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 76,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,038.06/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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