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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.19 and 314.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.19 and 314.06 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 314.06 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/314.06 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 314.06 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 98,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,635.25/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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