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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.14 and 325.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.14 and 325.27 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 325.27 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/325.27 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 325.27 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 105,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,797.73/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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