Finding the Third Proportional to 207 and 345.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 207 and 345.50 is: 576.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207 : 345.50 = 345.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207/345.50 = 345.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207x = 345.50 × 345.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207x = 119,370.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,370.25/207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576.67
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